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Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance, Colorado Springs, Colorado

January 2013

The Colorado Spring Regional Business Alliance was formed as a result of the 2012 merger of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation. In January 2013, Funding Solutions was retained to bridge the strategic plan into a five year action plan and raise funds for key initiatives.

Pictured: President & CEO, Joe Raso with Funding Solutions partner, Fred Mickelson.

Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

December 2012

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama held a kick off event for the “Working As One” campaign. $1.8 million was announced toward the goal of $2.5 million.

Pictured from the left: Jim Page, President/CEO Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, Dr. Robert Witt, Chancellor University of Alabama System, Fitzgerald Washington, chair-elect Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, Donny Jones, COO Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, and Tom Mucks, President of Funding Solutions.

Birmingham Business Alliance, Birmingham, Alabama

December 2012

The Birmingham Business Alliance was created by the merger of The Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Metropolitan Development Board. The Birmingham Business Alliance focuses on economic growth for the seven-county Birmingham region.

Funding Solutions will assist the Birmingham Business Alliance to develop a dynamic investor relations program and to determine viability for a funding initiative.

Iowa City Development Group, Iowa City, Iowa

January 2012

Funding Solutions was retained in the Fall of 2011 to build consensus and passion for a new five year economic development plan. Funding Solutions partner, Fred Mickelson led an effort to complete Vision 2030, Iowa City Development Group's long term vision. Funding Solutions partner, Mike Noonan, created a new, aggressive investor relations program for ICAD supporters. In January 2012, a five year $5 million campaign was launched.

Pictured: Pike Powers, speaker, Austin, Texas.

Columbia River Economic Development Council, Vancouver, Washington

December 2011

After a national search Columbia River Economic Development Council selected Funding Solutions in December 2011 to lead a leadership consensus building phase and a $5.5 million campaign to raise funds for a new long term economic development strategy for the Clarke County area.

Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce, Mountain Home, Arkansas

January 2011

The Mountain Home Area Chamber has partnered with Funding Solutions to develop a first ever long term vision and a comprehensive economic development program and plan to raise $1.25 million. The funds raised will be used for tourism/retiree attraction, targeted recruitment of new businesses and retention and growth of existing industry.

Chamber of Commerce of Walker County

In partnership with President Linda Lewis, Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, Funding Solutions successfully developed a new five-year strategy called Focus Walker County. Linda did a terrific job transforming her Chamber from primarily an event driven Chamber to one with more focus on programs. The leadership of Walker County responded to the change by pledging $1.25 million for Focus Walker County. Walker County, Alabama is a semi rural bedroom community for Birmingham. An economic sustainability action plan was created to replace typical chamber outreach. The funding paradigm moved from dues dollars from small business to investment dollars from major business and county/cities. Strategic initiatives included Targeted Business Attraction, Strong Tourism Focus, Grant Writing Expertise and Workforce Development. Raised $1.25 million in 2007.

Pictured: Tom Mucks of Funding Solutions and Linda Lewis, President, Chamber of Commerce of Walker County.

From strategic planning to fundraising...

Funding Solutions will be your partner is crafting solutions specifically tailored to the situations you face today. Strategic Solutions, the newest division of Funding Solutions, is led by Senior Partner, Fred Mickelson. The Strategic Solutions division focuses on creating concise, highly usable strategic and operational plans for clients, with or without funding initiatives.

Seeking a new partner...

Funding Solutions is seeking a new partner to help meet the demand for our services. Qualified candidates should have previous development and sales experience. Degree preferred. Please send a resume to tpmucks@funsol.com.